Black Label Books is seeking dark, er0tic poetry for Summer 2010 release. There will be NO compensation for accepted authors/poets. All net proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign, an organization fighting for QLTBG rights. --This effort has not been endorsed by the organization at this time. If you would prefer to donate personally, visit the link.
Length: 5 stanzas, 7 lines each (max)
Number of submissions per author limited to 5. Send as .doc or .odt file.
Artwork: Scanned black and white artwork is encouraged. 300 dpi, jpeg only if sending .psd file. One art submission per poem, per poet. Attach to submission email.
Anticipated Release: July 4, 2011
If you do not receive a response in 14 days you may send a status update request.
Each poem must be dark and er0tic. Any s3xual orientation. Experimental verse welcome!
More information here.
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